When the Cat's Away(1996)
Chacun cherche son chat
No man. No job. No cat.
When the Cat's Away Synopsis
When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Renée, who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs. However, when Chloe comes back, Madame Renée tells her that unfortunately the cat has been lost, and the unlucky owner goes on a search for her dear animal friend. While looking for the cat, she meets many colorful characters who populate the neighborhood.
When the Cat's Away (1996) is a comedy film directed by Cédric Klapisch, released on April 3, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Garance Clavel, Zinedine Soualem, Renée Le Calm and Olivier Py. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 103 ratings.
- Director:
- Cédric Klapisch
- Writers:
- Cédric Klapisch
- Producers:
- Aïssa Djabri, Manuel Munz, Farid Lahouassa
- Cinematographer:
- Benoît Delhomme
- Composer:
- Dee Nasty
- Production:
- Vertigo Productions, France 2 Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
When the Cat's Away Cast & Crew
Main cast
Garance Clavel
as Chloé
Zinedine Soualem
as Djamel
Renée Le Calm
as Madame Renée
Olivier Py
as Michel
Simon Abkarian
as Carlos
Marilyne Canto
as la femme flic
Antoine Chappey
as le mec bourré
Romain Duris
as le joueur de batterie
Hélène de Fougerolles
as un mannequin
Éric Savin
as le militant onze de pique
Hiam Abbass
as Une femme dans la cour
- Jane Bradbury
Jane Bradbury
as Mannequin
Key crew
Directed by Cédric Klapisch, written by Cédric Klapisch, produced by Aïssa Djabri, Manuel Munz and Farid Lahouassa.
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When the Cat's Away Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 103 ratings.
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When the Cat's Away – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When the Cat's Away online?
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When the Cat's Away (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in When the Cat's Away?
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The main cast of When the Cat's Away (1996) includes Garance Clavel, Zinedine Soualem, Renée Le Calm, Olivier Py and Simon Abkarian. The film was directed by Cédric Klapisch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When the Cat's Away released?
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When the Cat's Away was released on April 3, 1996 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is When the Cat's Away worth watching?
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When the Cat's Away (1996) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 103 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.